Watermelon Agua Fresca

This refreshing drink is just about perfect for a hot day and it comes together in just a few minutes! I added fresh lime juice, a dash of honey, and a lot of watermelon to a blender and that’s just about it! If you have an extra second, crush some mint and let it steep in your pitcher, the flavor is amazing!!

The weather has been pretty punishing lately and I’ll gladly jump as any opportunity to cool down. What better way than with a delicious natural drink made from fresh ingredients?! Agua fresca is a street cart staple but I got to admit feeling more comfortable having made it myself in my own kitchen. I used a nut milk bag to strain mine for a pulp-free experience but you can use a strainer and have very similar results. The mint is optional but I loved the added depth of flavor it gave!

A Few Notes

If you don’t want to use a nut milk bag, just strain through a sieve.

Water or more ice can be added to “stretch” the drink out and reduce sugar content. Of course if you’d like less calories then go ahead and skip the honey.

This would make a great cocktail! Add in a shot of light rum or vodka and a sprig of mint. Give it a good shake, serve strained, over ice or blended!

TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE THIS DRINK

Chop up a small watermelon into cubes. If your watermelon has seeds, pick them out before blending .

Transfer the cubes to a blender.

Squeeze the juice of 2 limes into the blender.

Add a drizzle of honey.

Blend until smooth.

Squeeze the blended juice through a nut milk bag. Serve with a few sprigs of mint for garnish.

If you’ve tried this drink out then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

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Thanks for stopping by! I’m John, a husband, dad to twins Lachlan and George, Los Angeles native, and an avid baker and cooker of all things delicious thanks to a life long education from my mother. This blog is where I share all of my kitchen creations!